Korean War
| Service # | 077551 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Commander U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | May 18 1951 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Navy Cross
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
For his leadership and valor, Commander Merrick was awarded the Navy Cross, the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Commander Merrick was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a the pilot of an AD-4Q Skyraider dive bomber (Queen) and the commanding officer of Carrier Air Group 19, aboard the carrier USS PRINCETON (CV-37). On May 18, 1951, while on a combat mission, his aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire and crashed with full bomb load about 25 miles northeast of Seoul.